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Duck Creek Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 286 Google reviews · Running trail in Davenport, Iowa · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Duck Creek Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

ShadedLit at nightScenicStroller / ADATrailhead parking

Park with shaded picnic areas & BBQ grills, plus sports fields, a playground & nearby golf course.

What runners say about Duck Creek Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (286 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Tree clean up after the big storm was on point.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“We loved the playground, the zoo garden was awesome, the view to the Mississippi was gorgeous, and the duck pond was so much fun for our entire family.”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“Really dig the vibe and the amount of shade along with luscious green foliage with plenty of large trees.”

Perfect place to park for the bike trails. Beautiful park, nice pavilions & Duck Creek itself is really nice & follows along the trail plenty with all of its beauty.

★★★★★ — Jess , Aug 2025

This park has very nice bike trails but does lack a basketball and tennis court.

★★★★☆ — Ishmael , Aug 2024

One of my favorite places in the whole world since I was a child. Picnics, golf, tennis, bike trail east entrance, Stampe Lilac Garden, much has changed and much has stayed the same.

★★★★★ — Bridget , May 2018

I park here when I go bike riding with my kids and solo trips. Really dig the vibe and the amount of shade along with luscious green foliage with plenty of large trees. Great family time everytime!

★★★★★ — Justin , Dec 2023

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“We loved the playground, the zoo garden was awesome, the view to the Mississippi was gorgeous, and the duck pond was so much fun for our entire family.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“Really dig the vibe and the amount of shade along with luscious green foliage with plenty of large trees.”

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💡 Lit for night running

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Duck Creek Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitedavenportiowa.com
  • Phone(563) 328-7275
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9 PM
Friday 6 AM–9 PM
Saturday 6 AM–9 PM
Sunday 6 AM–9 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Duck Creek Park

3300 E Locust St, Davenport, IA 52803

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.